Raft The Yellowstone River - and Get Paid For It!

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

Raft Guide

Paradise Adventure Company

Gardiner, Montana

Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
Job Starts: May 15, 2024

Are you ready to paddle your way through an amazing Summer on The Yellowstone River at Yellowstone National Park?

We are looking for responsible and fun guys and gals for Season 2024! We offer whitewater, kayak and scenic floats at the North Gate of Yellowstone Park in Gardiner, Montana mid-May through late September.

Applicants should have some experience in kayaking and/or rafting, professionally or recreationally but Applicants with experience in any type of Guiding/Tourism will also be considered. Guides will be taking Whitewater (Class II and III) and Scenic Float Trips.

CPR and First Aid are prerequisites but we can put you in contact with a local instructor for a one day class if needed. Swiftwater Rescue Certification is a requirement and you will be scheduled for the 3 day rescue course here in Gardiner with The Swiftwater Rescue Institute upon employment. We will also provide our own guide training at no cost to you. You must have a valid Driver's License and please let us know if you have a CDL (for driving the rafting busses). You will be driving Guests in 15 passenger vans pulling a raft trailer.

Applicants must be 21+ years of age, have a great attitude, excellent hygiene, strong work ethic, excellent people skills, be physically fit, have confidence on the water! If you are currently or will be going to school, we may be able to work with your school schedule.

Staff Housing is available. A kitchen, full bathrooms, and WiFi are included, meals are not included but there is a grocery store and there are good restaurants/pubs in town. You will reside in Gardiner, MT - The North Entrance to Yellowstone Park. Guides are paid per trip, pay is based on experience.

Please check out our website to learn more about our company at www.paradiserafting.com or visit our Instagram at ParadiseAdventureCompany.

Check out the video below featuring our rafts, staff and store! We hope you join us for another fun Summer here at Yellowstone!

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Contact Info

Paradise Adventure Company

Paradise Adventure Company is a Family Owned Business at The North Gate of Yellowstone National Park. We provide beautiful and exhilarating Outdoor Adventures in Big Sky Country. We are open May - September and we provide rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, and scenic floats along with retail. Living and working here whether for one Summer or for years to come can be life changing.

Location
Montana
Season
Summer
Staff size
18-22
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
We have property 5 miles out of town for Employee Housing. Tent, RV and Dorm Space is available.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Pet friendly
Yes
Meals
None
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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